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America’s Collapse | Judgment For The Wicked, Or Discipline For The Church?

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Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2Luke 15:11-32Luke 15:14-17Psalm 106Romans 1:1-32
Topics: Doctrine of the Father, Contributor: Joel Webbon

In Psalm 81:12, God responds to Israel’s disobedience by saying, “So I gave them over to the stubbornness of their heart, to walk in their own devices.” Once again, when a nation abandons God, God eventually abandons them. However, this “handing over” of a society to sin can actually represent both God’s righteous judgment on the wicked and his fatherly discipline toward his covenant children and those he has ordained to save. Remember, the father of the prodigal son did something similar when his beloved son wickedly demanded to receive his share of the inheritance before his father died. Instead of chastising his son, the father chose to give him exactly what he wanted and allowed him squander it all on “loose living” (Luke 15:11-32). Also, in Psalm 106:15, in response to Israel’s demand for meat in the wilderness, the Scripture expressly says, “So [God] gave them their request, but sent leanness into their soul.” Truly, sin is its own punishment. So does the current rebellion in America represent the righteous judgment of God or the loving discipline of the Heavenly Father? The answer is both.

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America’s Collapse | Judgment For The Wicked, Or Discipline For The Church?

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Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2Luke 15:11-32Luke 15:14-17Psalm 106Romans 1:1-32
Topics: Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Contributor: Joel Webbon

In Psalm 81:12, God responds to Israel’s disobedience by saying, “So I gave them over to the stubbornness of their heart, to walk in their own devices.” Once again, when a nation abandons God, God eventually abandons them. However, this “handing over” of a society to sin can actually represent both God’s righteous judgment on the wicked and his fatherly …

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Why “Limited Atonement” Is A Prerequisite To Receiving God’s Fatherly Discipline As Sons

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Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11
Topics: Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Assurance of Salvation, Faith & Hope, Suffering & Persecution, Contributor: Joel Webbon

“And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him.” -Hebrews 12:5 ESV “By which is meant, not vindictive punishment; this would not be speaking to them, nor dealing with them as children, and would be contrary to the love of …

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“Fathers, Do Not Exasperate Your Sons.”

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Scripture: Colossians 3:21Ephesians 6:4Hebrews 1:4-14
Topics: Assurance of Salvation, Faith & Hope, Suffering & Persecution, Biblical Manhood, Parenting, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Contributor: Joel Webbon

What does it mean for a father to “exasperate” his son? How can fathers avoid this destructive sin?

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God Is Mean, Jesus Is Nice

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Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3
Topics: Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of God, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Son, Contributor: Joel Webbon

Perhaps you’ve heard someone say, “The God of the Old Testament is harsh, but in the New Testament, Jesus is more loving.” This foolish sentiment radically misunderstands the Trinity.

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Jesus Is The Final Revelation

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Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3
Topics: Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of God, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Son, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Son, Doctrine of the Word, Contributor: Joel Webbon

“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.” Hebrews‬ ‭1:1-2‬ ‭ESV‬‬

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Transforming Into The Image Of Christ

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Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3
Topics: Assurance of Salvation, Faith & Hope, Suffering & Persecution, Biblical Manhood, Parenting, Assurance of Salvation, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of God, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Son, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Son, Doctrine of the Word, Doctrine of the Father, Contributor: Joel Webbon

This article is a part of an extended series of articles. If a particular statement seems to be lacking sufficient support or clarification, we encourage you to go back and read the previous articles, as well as commit to reading the following articles as they are published. Thank you for your patience. 2 Beloved, we are God’s children now, and …

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Beholding The Fatherly Love of God

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Scripture: 1 John 3:1
Topics: Assurance of Salvation, Faith & Hope, Suffering & Persecution, Biblical Manhood, Parenting, Assurance of Salvation, Assurance of Salvation, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of God, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Son, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Son, Doctrine of the Word, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Contributor: Joel Webbon

This article is a part of an extended series of articles. If a particular statement seems to be lacking sufficient support or clarification, we encourage you to go back and read the previous articles, as well as commit to reading the following articles as they are published. Thank you for your patience. 1 See what kind of love the Father …

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Theology: Do We Dislike it or Do We Fear It?

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Scripture: Titus 3:8
Topics: Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of God, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Son, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Son, Doctrine of the Word, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of Creation, Doctrine of God, Doctrine of Justification, Doctrine of Man, Doctrine of Regeneration, Doctrine of Sanctification, Doctrine of Sin, Doctrine of the Covenants, Doctrine of the Father, Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, Doctrine of the Law, Doctrine of the Son, Doctrine of the Word, Doctrine of Worship, Contributor: Joel Webbon

8 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. Titus 3:8 ESV Theology is the study of the nature of God. How anyone can study God and not be changed …